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What would you like to see at Craftorator?
My dear knitters and crochetters! I have a talkative mood today Let's discuss what would you like to see at Craftorator? More new patterns? Maybe we should make more "chat" topics, where we can share our thoughts and opinions? Another question is whether it is simple for you to navigate within the site? Looking forward to your opinions!
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 06:57 AM
How did you start your knitting or crochetting experience?
Ladies! I decided, that we should also chat here, not just sharing the patterns. This post I'd like to devote to my knitting experience and how I've come to it. I'd like to read your stories in the comments, so, please, support my idea. When I was about 12, I saw my granny crochetting very nice flowered blanket. I knew, that she loved to knit and crochet, but before this I'd never paid any attention. But when I saw how easily and professionally her hands move, and flowers appeared from the threads of ya...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 06:19 AM
Two Hour Crochet Bag
Before you get started, make sure you have the following: About 250 yards of worsted weight yarn (I like this cotton yarn and this acrylic yarn) An I hook (Clover hooks are my favorites!) A safety pin for marking stitches. A flower or other embellishment to spice it up! NOTE: the chain 2 at the beginning of the first four rounds does NOT count as the first stitch – you will need to work in that stitch you would normally skip. You will be joining rounds in the first true DC stitch rather than th...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:47 AM
Strawberry Seed Knit Bag
Knitting Needle Size 6 or 4 mm Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Seed St pat. Finished Size: Approx 17" [43 cm] tall x 18" [45.5 cm] wide x 6" [15 cm] deep, excluding handles. Materials List Lily® Sugar’n Cream® yarn (2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/109 m) - Wine (00015) - 6 balls or 655 yds [599 m] Instructions Tote Sides (make 2) Cast on 90 sts. 1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. ...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:46 AM
Plush Knit Bag
You will need: US Size 50 knitting needles 2 skeins – super bulky yarn ( I used “Biggie” yarn from Michaels stores ) this yarn is super bulky 6, but it's the biggest super bulky I've seen. Scissors Fabric Zipper – I used a 9 inch zipper, but it is a bit small. If you can find A 10 or 11 inch, it would be perfect. Or you can cast on 1 less stitch and a 9 inch zipper will be great. Hand sewing needle and a sewing machine (optional – you can just hand sew the fabric if you don't have machine) ...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:44 AM
Easy Knit Messenger Bag
Knitting Needle Size 7 or 4.5 mm Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4" (10.2cm) in St st. Save time, check your gauge. Finished Size: 10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm) folded Materials List Willow Meadow (100% cotton; 50g/103yd) 731937-0033 Dark Cherry (3 balls): A 731937- 0031 Windstorm (1 ball): B 731937-0032 Pines (1 ball): C 731937-0027 Bark (1 ball): D US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles or size needed to obtai...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:42 AM
Decatur Market Crochet Bag
Materials: -Caron Cotton Cakes (Aqua Breeze), 410 yards -Size H hook, 5.0mm –Yarn needle –Scissors Gauge: 11 stitches x 6 rows of DC = 4in x 4in Abbreviations (US terms): CH – chain DC – double crochet TR – treble crochet SC – single crochet SS – slip stitch SP – Space SK – skip Skill Level: Easy – Beginner Pattern Notes: CH4 counts as a stitch on the bottom section. Pattern BOTTOM CH 8, join to form a ring Row 1: CH 4, DC 12, SS in 3rd chain of CH4 ...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:39 AM
Bright Crochet Bag With a Flower
Abbreviations Ch – Chain Ch-1 space – the space between 2 sc’s formed by making a ch st between them Ch-3 space – the space between 2 sc’s formed by making 3 ch st’s between them Sc – single Crochet Sl st – slip stitch St – stitch () – Repeat all instructions between parentheses the amount of times specified. Materials Susan Bates 10 mm crochet hook T shirt yarn – Alternatively you can buy some (like Scheepjes Noodle or Premier Craft-Tee Yarn). Yarn needle for finishing off Ins...
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:36 AM
Knit and Crochet Bags
Hello! Have a nice day, my beautiful ladies! Today I prepared for you some new patterns of knit and crochet bags.
Susan
Jan 31, 2020 12:33 AM
Help me to find the pattern, please
Hello! I've seen a picture of nice fingerless gloves, but can't find the pattern for it. Can you help me, please?
Rose
Jan 30, 2020 04:41 AM
Stylish Knit Vest
Difficulty level: Intermediate Related Needle Sizes: 4.5 Size: 36-38 Required materials: Nakolen 257 (3 balls), 219,1182 (1each ball) by Nako Yarns Season: Autumn, Winter, Spring How to knit Vest BACK PIECE: 1- Cast on 129 stitches w/ yarn color no. 257. Work 4+1 rib along knitting. 2- Finish when body length is 40 cm. FRONT PIECES: 1- Cast on 64 stitches w/ yarn color no. 257. Work 4+1 rib along knitting. 2- When body length is 16 cm, work 5 stitches w/ yarn no. 219 and the...
Susan
Jan 30, 2020 12:55 AM
Ring Around Crochet Vest
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn (Caron Cakes 200 Yards) H 5.00mm Crochet Hook (I 5.50mm Crochet Hook J 6.00mm Crochet Hook, K 6.50mm Crochet Hook) Yarn Needle Size(s): Fits most toddlers/children 24 months (2T/3T, 4T/5, 6-8) Difficulty: Easy Gauge: 7 Hdc = Approx 2 inches Stitches: CH: Chain- Yarn over pull through one loop. SS: Slip stitch- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and loop on the hook. DC: Double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hoo...
Susan
Jan 30, 2020 12:52 AM
Lovely Lace Crochet Vest
Crochet Hook D/3 or 3.25 mm hook, F/5 or 3.75 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Materials: AUNT LYDIA’S® “Iced Bamboo™, Size 3”: 9 (12, 15, 18) balls 3585 Lilac Ice. .25mm [US D-3], 3.75mm [US F-5], 5mm [US H-8]. Note: For size Small and Large, 3.25mm and 3.75mm hooks are needed. For sizes Medium and X-Large, 3.75mm and 5mm hooks are needed. Yarn needle, stitch markers (optional), 11 (11, 14, 14) buttons that match t...
Susan
Jan 30, 2020 12:50 AM
Hooded Crochet Vest
Materials: 3.25mm crochet hook Light weight/ DK yarn: wool blend ( about 300 gr for the sample – size S&M/ 100 gr or 328 yds per skein) Yarn needle Scissors Toggle buttons Sewing machine Abbreviations Special stitch used: 5dc-shell stitch ( 5 double crochet stitches into same stitch or space ) This crochet hooded vest pattern fits size L ( chest size: 36 to 38 inches ). Skill level: Easy Gauge : 9 double crochet stitches x 5 rows = approximately 2 inches (with materia...
Susan
Jan 30, 2020 12:24 AM
Four Seasons Knit Vest
Knitting Needle Size 9 or 5.5 mm Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches) Directions are for sizes XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses. Sizes: To Fit Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)” Finished Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48)” Finished Length: 19½ (19½, 22, 22, 23½, 23½)” MATERIALS: RED HEART® “Stardust™”: 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls 1623 Green. Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9]. Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 16 sts = 4”; 24 ...
Susan
Jan 30, 2020 12:23 AM